Senior Environmental Specialist - Civil

Mortenson Construction; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with Mortenson-mA

Paid time off

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health tools and work-life资源

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson Construction in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to support environmental management efforts. You will review documentation, advise on environmental matters, and interact with staff at all levels in a dynamic team setting.

The role requires travel up to 50% to project sites; remote-based candidates will be considered. This position offers comprehensive benefits and eligibility for Mortenson's incentive plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, or related field.
• Significant experience with SWPPP.
• Experience with endangered species, erosion prevention and sediment control, SPCC, and other environmental risks.
• Deep understanding of Federal, State, Provincial and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Strong organization and self-direction with ability to collaborate in a team.
• Ability to communicate with consultants and governmental agencies.
• Ability to use PC, tablets and widely used software packages (e.g., Excel, Word).
• Minimum of eight years related experience.
• Current driver's license.
• Based out of Minneapolis, MN; remote candidates considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop site-specific environmental plans and activities.
• Review environmental submittals and attend preconstruction meetings.
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and lead environmental training programs.
• Lead best management practices for environmental management.
• Monitor implementation of environmental mitigation measures and conduct site inspections.
• Collaborate with customers on regulatory reporting and documentation requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of environmental issues and applicable laws and procedures.
• Communicate with third parties including customer environmental personnel, consultants, and regulatory representatives.
• Assist in developing company-wide Environmental Management support programs.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Organization

Regulatory knowledge

Environmental management

Proficient in reviewing designs

Valid driver's license

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to provide support for environmental management efforts. In this role, you will review environmental documentation and advise on environmental matters. Strong communication skills are essential as you will interact with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment. Your ability to work well in a team and collaborate is vital to your success.

Location:

This position is based out of the Minneapolis, MN headquarters and requires travel to our project sites. Remote based candidates will be considered.

Travel:

To project sites is required, flexibility to travel up to 50%.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop site specific environmental plans and activities

• Review environmental submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings

• Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental regulations

• Develop and lead environmental training programs

• Lead best management practices for environmental management

• Monitor implementation of environmental mitigation measures and conduct work site environmental inspections

• Collaborate with customers on regulatory reporting and documentation requirements

• Maintain operational knowledge of environmental issues in construction, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures

• Communicate with various third parties including the customer's environmental personnel, environmental consultants, regulatory representatives

• Assist in the development company-wide Environmental Management support programs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, or related field

• Significant experience with storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP)

• Experience with endangered species, erosion prevention and sediment control, aquatic resources, spill prevention controls and countermeasures (SPCC), and other environmental risks

• Deep understanding of Federal, State, Provincial and local laws, policies, and procedures

• Strong organization and self-direction skills with the ability to collaborate in a team atmosphere

• Ability to communicate with consultants and governmental agencies

• Ability to use PC, tablets and widely used software packages, e.g., spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (MS Word)

• Proficient with reviewing designs

• Minimum of eight years related experience

• Current driver's license

• Based out of company headquarters in Minneapolis, MN (remotely located candidates will be considered).

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage

• Dental plan

• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match

• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves

• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources

• Tuition reimbursement

• Adoption Assistance

• Gym Membership Discount Program

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The base pay range for this role is $98,800 - $133,300. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let's Redefine Possible

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.